Glitter back in jail as sex case appeal is rejected

DISGRACED British rocker Gary Glitter protested his innocence yesterday after an appeals court in Vietnam upheld his conviction and three-year prison sentence for molesting young girls at a seaside villa.

Glitter  back in jail as sex case appeal is rejected

“There was no defence allowed.” Glitter screamed to reporters as he left the courthouse. I didn’t do anything.” He yelled an obscenity at journalists before he was put in a military green police truck and driven away.

The 62-year-old singer — famed in the 1970s as an outrageous act decked out in bouffant wigs and sequin jumpsuits — had been found guilty by a court on March 3 for committing obscene acts with girls ages 10 and 11.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €120 €60

Best value

Monthly €10€5 / month

More in this section

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited